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Uchenna Anani, MD - 2021-2023 SCHOLAR, Katherine Dodd Faculty Scholars Program

Katherine Dodd Faculty Scholars Program The Faculty Scholars Program is named for Katherine Dodd, MD, a member of the Vanderbilt faculty from 1926-1944, who represented the ideal clinician and educator. She possessed outstanding clinical skills, a strong commitment to teaching, and made numerous contributions of new knowledge that improved children's health.

The First Global Conference on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Surgical Recording- May 14, 2021

The First Global Conference on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Surgical Recording Meeting Agenda The first global meeting on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Surgical Recording will be held virtually on May 14th, 2021. All times listed are Central Time. The morning introduction and panel sessions are open to any registered attendee. Registration is free. Open Sessions - Live Stream 8:00 am - 8:45 am        Introduction and Opening Remarks

Food Insecurity and Health - May 27, 2021

CENTER FOR BIOMEDICAL ETHICS AND SOCIETY FOOD IN SECURITY AND HEALTH A CME Seminar on the ethical,nutritional, clinical, and legal aspects of food insecurity. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. MAY 27, 2021 5:00 PM TO 7:45 PM

Patricia Townsend Meador Ethics Grand Rounds - Nov 3

“The Ethical Quagmire of Donation After Circulatory Death” Speaker Anji Wall, MD, PhD, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery University of Texas Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Chief of the Section of Surgical Development Baylor University Medical Center Department of General Surgery Vice Chair of Research Baylor Sammons Transplant Institute

Daniel Benedetti, MD - 2020-2022 SCHOLARS, Katherine Dodd Faculty Scholars Program

Katherine Dodd Faculty Scholars Program The Faculty Scholars Program is named for Katherine Dodd, MD, a member of the Vanderbilt faculty from 1926-1944, who represented the ideal clinician and educator. She possessed outstanding clinical skills, a strong commitment to teaching, and made numerous contributions of new knowledge that improved children's health.

Scott Pearson, MD receives Shovel Award from VUSM students - Apr 27

Pearson receives Shovel Award from VUSM students Apr. 27, 2020, 11:18 AM   by Kathy Whitney Each year, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating fourth-year class honors one faculty member with the Shovel Award in recognition of the exceptionally meaningful impact he or she has had on their medical education.

Vanderbilt Divinity and VA partner on doctor of ministry for chaplains

A new partnership between Vanderbilt Divinity School and Mental Health and Chaplaincy, a national program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration, will relaunch a doctor of ministry program at Vanderbilt. The program aims to equip chaplains with best practices for providing high-quality, evidence-based care for persons with diverse psychosocial–spiritual needs.